Midterm Exam

History 521 Midterm Review

The midterm will cover the following material:

·         Middle Ages (notes, Ch.11 questions)

·         Chapter 15 (notes, questions)

·         Chapter 16 (notes, questions, worksheets)

You should make use of the following material to prepare for your exam:

ü  Chapter Tests

ü  Section Review Questions

ü  Chapter Review Questions

ü  All notes given in class

Content of Exam:

ü  Multiple Choice

ü  Fill in the Blanks

ü  Short Answer

ü  Critical response (to an article *possibly)

ü  Essay (5 paragraph minimum to be prepared in advance; outline will be worth 5 marks)

Folder Assignments due at Midterm Exam

Feb. 13^th: Historical Bias Screencast

Feb.22: Fief Assignment

Feb.25^th: Renaissance Person Assignment

March 1: City State Comparison

March 6: Linear Perspective

Feb. 27^th: Current Events #1

March 7^th: 20 Facts – on Godfathers of the Renaissance Assignment

March 12^th: Current Events Study #2

March 15^th: Chart Assignment

March 25^th: A New World

March 15: Study Guides Booklet

Midterm Advance Essay Questions

Midterm Exam Advance Essay Questions

Kate J. Flick

History 521A Spring 2013

You should be able to deal with ONE of these questions on your exam.  You are expected to prepare your essay of about 400 words in advance so that you are able to write a well-organized and well-written essay valued at 50% of your exam.  No materials may be brought into the exam room to assist you with writing your essay.  You will be asked to prepare an outline for your essay which will be worth marks.

1.       Explain the origins of the Renaissance in Italy and the spread of its influence throughout the remainder of Europe using specific information to support your discussion.  Show how specific ideas, inventions, and art were influential in changing society.

2.       Discuss the Protestant Reformation – how it began and how it spread in Europe.  Consider the impact this had on society, the state and the Church.   How did religious division affect countries in Europe and the new colonies?

3.       Discuss the Age of Discovery. What technological changes and motivations encouraged this “Age of Discovery” to take place? Notable voyages and explorers? How did the Age of Discovery influence the Commercial Revolution?

4.       Discuss the idea of mercantilism.  How did it operate?  Discuss the relationship between mercantilism and the expansion of empires. Discuss trade and the development of colonies and new financial institutions in Europe.  You should also touch on the role slavery played in this economy.

5.       If you have an essay question of your own you would like to propose, write out the question and bring it to me for review and approval.  This must be done in advance (I will not accept proposals the day of the exam).

Please do not hesitate to approach me with ideas/questions concerning this essay.  I will not, however, read drafts of your essay.  Remember that the quality of your essay depends greatly on the thinking you do during its preparation.  You should create an outline and draft of your essay to help you prepare.  During this exam, there is sufficient time to outline, draft and re-write your essay if you have done your planning properly.

Basic criteria for the essay:

ü  Proper essay format (must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs); well organized

ü  Double-spaced

ü  Proofread and edited

ü  Carefully organized around a clear thesis

ü  Effective introductory and concluding paragraphs

ü  Originality of insight and evidence of additional research will earn points.

Monday, March 25th

Welcome back! The next two weeks are going to be very busy. Fasten your seatbelts! Your Ch.15 Test is tomorrow -- please note that your test review is on the previous post.
Printing Press Assignment/University Assignment is now due on the Monday after exams (April 8th) Please feel free to pass it in, in advance if you wish. Also, a reminder that your folders will be collected during the midterm exam. I will have a list of all entries that should be included up on the blog mid-week.
Folder Assignment: "A New World"
What if today, explorers suddenly discovered a nearby planet inhabited by intelligent life much like ourselves?? A “new world”...


How would the world react?

What effect would this have on society as we know it?

What rumours and speculations might there be about this new world?

What plans would big businesses begin to make?

How would contact with this new world eventually change our world and individual lives?

Chapter 15 Test Review (will be written Tuesday, March 26th)

History 521A


Chapter 15 Review

To study for your test please read chapter 15 in your textbook and review all notes, questions, and hand-outs. You should also be able to identify all important people and terms mentioned in the chapter.

The test will be composed of some of the following types of questions: fill in the blank, matching, historical significance, true and false, and short answer.

There will be no essay question for this particular test.

Section 1: The Italian Renaissance

 Know what the Renaissance is and how it led to the flourishing of art and ideas in Italy.

 What was life like during the Italian Renaissance? Be able to describe similarities and differences between Rome, Venice, and Florence.

 Know some artistic achievements ie: architecture- cathedrals; sculpture – human anatomy; painting –linear perspective, realistic portrayals, changes in expression

Section 2: The Northern Renaissance

 How were ideas spread during the age of the Renaissance?

 Difference between humanism and Christian humanism.

 Characteristics of the French and English Renaissance.

Section 3: The Protestant Reformation

 What were Martin Luther’s criticisms of the church and understand how they led to the development of Lutheranism.

Section 4: The Spread of Protestantism

 Characteristics of the Swiss (Zwingli and Calvin) who brought reforms to the church (ie: predestination).

 Explain how and why the Church of England separated from Rome.

Section 5: The Catholic Reformation

 Examine the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation

 What was the responsibility of the Council of Trent? What were its results?

 How did the Catholic Church attempt to halt the spread of Protestantism?

Friday, March 15th

Passed out Ch.15 Section 5 notes (discussed)
Passed out review for Ch.15 Test (will be written Tuesday, March 26th)
Passed out study guide booklet for Ch.15 (to be completed as a folder assignment)
Printing Press assignment is due Thursday, March 28th, as there is no school on Friday the 29th.

I hope you have a relaxing March Break!!!!

Thursday, March 14th

Discussed election of new pope
Handed out notes Ch.15 Section 4
Discussed notes
Students handed in homework: Renaissance Readings questions 1-5 (you can still hand them in tomorrow).
Ch.15 test will be the Tuesday after the March Break
Printing Press Assignment is due the Friday after the March Break

Wednesday, March 13th

Handed out copies of Chapter 15 Section 3 notes "Protestant Reformation"
Questions (in notes to be completed)
Passed out "Renaissance Readings and Questions"
Must complete questions 1-5 "The Reformation: Luther and Calvin Readings" --> due tomorrow
New assignment: Printing Press advertisement/commercial


Printing Press Advertisment




 Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.



OR



 Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).



Your advertisement must:



o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).

o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press

o Capture your audience’s attention



***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)

***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.

Tuesday, March 12

Finished discussing Ch. 15 Section II notes (hand-out)
Folder assignement: Venn Diagram

Monday, March 11

Completed "Linear Perspective" folder assignment. Please refer to www.elementaryartfun.blogspot.ca for instructions.

Passed out notes for Ch.15 Section 2 notes
Started going over them
Homework: bottom of fill in the blanks notes sheet Ch.15 Section 1

Letter from Florence Assignment

Letter from Florence In-class Assignment History 521 (if you were absent, please complete and hand into me).






Goal: You will write a letter home to a friend or family member detailing your journey around Florence.

Role: You are a 15th century European traveler who has just finished a two week trip around Florence.

Audience: You are writing a letter to a friend or family member describing the political and social climate in Florence during this time period.

Product: The final copy of the letter needs to be in correct letter format and written neatly in ink or typed.

Standard: You will be assessed based on a rubric.



Format:

Dear __________________,



Paragraph 1: Describe Renaissance Florence and why you are in Florence. Explain if you agree or disagree with the “new” humanist’s ideas and thinking (thesis statement).



Paragraph 2: Elaborate on the political climate of Florence (1469-1492). Reference the political history of Florence (early 1400s) and key individuals who held power. Comment on how these rulers encouraged the spirit of humanism.



Paragraph 3: Give one example of the humanist influence. Explain the example and how it shows the influence of humanism.



Paragraph 4: Finish the letter with when you will be returning home, your general thoughts about your trip and any other information you want to add about your experience in Florence.



Sincerely,



Your name

Tuesday, March 8

"Letter from Florence" in-class assignment (worth marks) handed in at the end of class.

Thursday and Friday (Feb 28th and March 1st)

Thursday: Ch. 15 notes & City-State Comparison Folder Assignment
Friday: Profile of an Artist assignment (hand-out) MUST BE SUBMITTED ON TURNITIN.COM